Global Category Manager Colors Strategic Sourcing

pThe bGlobal Category Manager – Colors Strategic Sourcing Agronomy Strategy /b is a procurement role responsible for developing and leading the global sourcing strategy for natural color raw materials. This role will serve as the procurement subject matter expert for natural color sources, including fruits, vegetables, botanicals, algae, minerals, and insect-derived raw materials used in food, beverage, pet nutrition, and ingredient applications. /p pThe successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, growers, processors, RD, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Commercial, and Procurement leadership to ensure ADM has the right sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, and agronomy insights needed to support long-term growth in the Colors business. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelop and execute the global procurement strategy for natural color raw materials, including paprika, annatto, turmeric, beetroot, purple carrot, grape skin, safflower, spirulina, carmine, chlorophyll, and other naturally derived color sources. /li liIdentify and develop new suppliers, growers, processors, and geographic sourcing regions to reduce dependency risk and improve supply continuity. /li liMonitor global crop conditions, weather events, harvest projections, agricultural trends, geopolitical issues, and market dynamics impacting natural color raw materials. /li liDevelop agronomy-based sourcing strategies to improve crop reliability, geographic diversification, sustainability, and long-term availability. /li liEstablish strategic supplier partnerships with key natural color suppliers and processors. /li liLead supplier business reviews focused on performance, innovation, supply reliability, cost improvement, sustainability, and risk management. /li liPartner closely with RD, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Commercial teams to support raw material approvals, innovation projects, second sourcing, and customer growth initiatives. /li liProvide procurement leadership on new raw material introductions, reformulations, supplier changes, and second-source development. /li liIdentify supply risks across the global natural color raw material portfolio and develop mitigation plans. /li liBuild alternate sourcing strategies for critical raw materials and single-source supply situations. /li liDeep subject matter expertise in natural color raw materials and global agricultural supply chains. /li liStrong strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills. /li liStrong understanding of crop-based sourcing, agronomy, harvest cycles, seasonality, and agricultural risk. /li liAbility to connect technical, regulatory, quality, commercial, and procurement considerations into a practical sourcing strategy. /li liStrong executive communication skills with the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership. /li liStrong business acumen with ability to balance cost, supply assurance, quality, innovation, and growth. /li liProven ability to influence across functions and lead without direct authority. /li liAbility to build trust with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leaders. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Food/Soil Science, Agriculture, Business, or related field required. /li liAdvanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or Food Science preferred. /li liMinimum of 10 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, agribusiness, natural ingredients, or food ingredient experience. /li liStrong preference for direct experience in the natural colors industry or prior experience working with a natural color house, ingredient manufacturer, processor, or agricultural sourcing organization. /li liDemonstrated experience sourcing natural color raw materials, botanicals, fruits, vegetables, agricultural ingredients, or specialty food ingredients. /li liProven experience leading global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, supplier development, and risk mitigation plans. /liliExperience working with cross-functional teams including RD, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial. /li liAbility to travel globally to meet with suppliers, growers, processors, and internal stakeholders. /li /ul h3Preferred Experience /h3 ul liPrior experience with natural color raw materials such as paprika, annatto, turmeric, beetroot, purple carrot, grape skin, safflower, spirulina, carmine, or similar agricultural-based color sources. /li liExperience working directly with growers, processors, cooperatives, brokers, or vertically integrated ingredient suppliers. /li liKnowledge of global natural color regulations, customer expectations, traceability requirements, and documentation needs. /li liExperience developing second-source strategies and supplier qualification plans. /li liExperience supporting high-growth ingredient businesses or customer-driven innovation pipelines. /li /ul